Boston Red Sox
BOSTON, MA - JUNE 18: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates at he rounds first base after hitting the game-winning two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game on June 18, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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It's very exciting being here in Boston and in New York ... I think the thing I'm most excited about is playing against the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Those are two teams that I saw when I was growing up. They had all the great players, and finally I'll be playing against them. So I think that will be the biggest thing for me.
That's like trying to hit a butterfly ... It's tough, but we've faced a guy like that before in (former Boston Red Sox pitcher) Tim Wakefield, and you can go from there.
The stories, advice and tips they hear from these stars is what they’ll most likely remember for many years. I know if Dr. J (former basketball star Julius Erving) or Carl Yastrzemski (ex-Boston Red Sox great) ever ran a camp in my town when I was growing up, I would have definitely tried to go and I’d probably still vividly remember them talking to usMore quotes »
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Yankees' Mariano Rivera rebounds from Mets loss with Red Sox save
had gotten over it long before Friday night's subsequent appearance, when he recorded his 19th save in a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox ."I mean, I wish I can bring it back," Rivera said of the failure against the Mets. "That's my answer. I wish I can Read more »
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Napoli leads Red Sox to 6-4 win over Blue Jays
-- Mike Napoli hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night in manager John Farrell 's return to Toronto .Will Middlebrooks added a solo shot for Boston and Junichi Tazawa Read more »
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Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera team up to give Yankees first 2013 win
innings, allowing one run, before handing the baton to Mariano Rivera to close out the Yankees' first 2013 win, 4-2, over the Boston Red Sox on another chilly night at Yankee Stadium.Rivera, making his debut performance in what he has said will be his last Read more »
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Yankees vs. Red Sox Opening Day in-game live chat
needed. Just these two: Opening Day.Join us for a live chat as the Yankees open the 2013 MLB season at home against the Boston Red Sox . First pitch is at 1:05 p.m., but Newsday baseball blogger Cody Derespina will get the chat started at 12:45 p.m.Questions, Read more »
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Mets' streak of sellouts on Opening Day is in jeopardy
the Bronx, the Yankees say their streak of 17 straight Opening Day sellouts will reach 18 when they open against the Boston Red Sox at the same time as the Mets' home opener. However, sales for the second and third games of the season -- against the Red Sox Read more »
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Papini was one of California’s best ever
career on the field. After a successful run at the high school and collegiate levels, Papini signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox and played several seasons in their farm system. Once done playing, Papini embarked on a successful coaching career, and 29 m ago from Pittsburgh Entertainment Read more »
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Clay Buchholtz to the DL — Boston Red Sox Rotation in Trouble?
young prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays named Wil Myers and the chance to see a double dip of baseball (both wins for the Boston Red Sox by the way), the real news comes from a player that was unable to complete a bullpen session between games. Clay Buchholtz 47 m ago from Rant Sports Read more »
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Rhode Island on track to make payment on 38 Studios bonds
on bonds that were used to finance the facilities of 38 Studios, a now-bankrupt videogame company founded by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. The state's House Finance Committee approved a budget late Tuesday night that included making an interest 6/18/13 from Reuters Mobile Read more »
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Gomes' HR lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep
(AP) — Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep. Daniel Nava was aboard on a leadoff walk when Gomes followed with a towering shot off Joel 6/18/13 from Boston.com Read more »
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New $8.2B RI budget plan pays 38 Studios debt
R.I. (AP) — The state would spend more money on education and honor debts from its failed investment in former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling’s video game company in a budget proposal unveiled Tuesday that rejects many of Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s recommendations. 6/18/13 from Boston.com Read more »
